V-Rrooom and FUNale

Our club will be hosting two competitions in the new year:

the V-Rrooom Challenge II (jointly hosted with the Richmond Rockets Speed Skating Club) at the Richmond Oval on Saturday, March 13. This is an all day meet for all ages which was a huge success last year and we are looking to build on that success this year; and

the Coastal Region FUNale at our Kitsilano Rink on Sunday, March 21 running approximately from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. This is a season ending celebratory competition for skaters T2T and younger. (Older skaters are encouraged to volunteer and mentor younger skaters.)

We will need volunteer support to run the events and create a memorable experience for all. Help will be needed in all the traditional officiating positions listed below and descriptions of the duties of each position can be found here.

In addition, help is needed outside of the event hours with sponsorship, transporting additional mats to the rink, and the loan of computer equipment.

Sponsorship:If any of our skater families have connections with organizations who value children's sporting endeavours and would like to demonstrate that support in the community, V-Rrooom Challenge II is looking for sponsors. Sponsors will be acknowledged on event signage, VVSSC and RRSSC websites, in event announcements and on the event brochure.

Mat Delivery:We will be borrowing 12 mats from Burnaby Haida Speed Skating Club and will need a couple of volunteers to pick up the mats and bring them to the rink and then return them after the event. If someone has a truck or van that could be used for the purpose then that would be great, if not one would need to be rented.

Computer Equipment:A high speed printer will be needed to print race sheets and results.